LeBron James Changes Profile Picture To Kobe And Gianna Bryant

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LeBron James was silent for a long time in the aftermath of the Kobe Bryant tragedy. Though he was always pitted as a rival against the Mamba, the two shared a mutual respect for each other that went beyond the game of basketball. They were friends.

There is footage of Bron breaking down in tears as he exits the team plane and, most recently, he changed his profile picture in memory of the 5x NBA Champion and his daughter. The picture, which features Bryant and his daughter GiGi, was taken during of Bryant’s title wins.

Bron also posted a heartfelt message in which he promised to carry on his legacy.

I promise you I’ll continue your legacy man! You mean so much to us all here especially #LakerNation and it’s my responsibility to put this shit on my back and keep it going!! Please give me the strength from the heavens above and watch over me! I got US here! LeBron wrote on Instagram.

Perhaps most emotional was Bron’s message on Instagram.

Coming out of High School into the NBA, Bryant served as a mentor and role model to Bron. He understood what James was going through, maybe more than anyone else.

As the years went by, James formed a deeper relationship with Bryant as a competitor and friend. It started out in 2008 when the two were part of the Team USA Redeem Team. From there, they’d have a number of interactions as their legacies crossed paths.

As the world mourns the death of an icon, LeBron and many others around the association will be playing with an extra chip on their shoulder all season long.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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